CPS Writing Results 2016

NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NEBRASKA STATE ACCOUNTABILITY (NeSA) DISTRICT REPORT OF SCHOOL PERFORMANCE

Performance Level Ranges

Writing SPRING 2016 GRADE 04

Exceeds the Standards

57 -70

Average Scale

Score

% Below

Standard

% Meeting Standard

% Exceeding Standard

% Meeting or Exceeding Standard

Total number of students tested

Meets the Standards

40 - 56

Below the Standards

39 and below

State Summary

43

30

55

14

70

23,087

CHADRON INTERMEDIATE

42

36

48

16

64

69

Performance Level Ranges

Writing SPRING 2016 GRADE 08

Exceeds the Standards

57 -70

Average Scale

Score

% Below

Standard

% Meeting Standard

% Exceeding Standard

% Meeting or Exceeding Standard

Total number of students tested

Meets the Standards

40 - 56

Below the Standards

39 and below

State Summary

46

30

44

26

68

22,259

CHADRON MIDDLE SCHOOL

48

24

41

35

76

66

Performance Level Ranges

Writing SPRING 2016 GRADE 11

Exceeds the Standards

57 -70

Average Scale

Score

% Below

Standard

% Meeting Standard

% Exceeding Standard

% Meeting or Exceeding Standard

Total number of students tested

Meets the Standards

40 - 56

Below the Standards

39 and below

State Summary

45

29

43

28

71

21,502

CHADRON HIGH SCHOOL

41

11

52

38

90

64

NeSA (Nebraska State Assessment) writing tests were administered this past winter in grades 4, 8, and 11. The tests measure the Nebraska state writing standards and determine Nebraska’s student writing proficiency in the designated three grades. Students in grade 4 were given paper/pencil tests over two days. The tests were timed, and students were scored as either “proficient” or not. This writing process has been underway in Nebraska since 2001.

In 2012, the State Board of Education “raised the bar.” A new, more rigorous writing process was introduced to students in grades 8 and 11. In 2013, 4th grade was incorporated. The writing process has become more “college and career ready.” Students were asked to complete their compositions on the computer in an “on demand” writing session, and a more rigorous scoring process was applied. The scoring rubric includes four areas of writing: content, organization, word choice, and writing mechanics. The scoring rubric is analytical.

During the last Nebraska legislative session, a vote to discontinue the state writing test was approved. As a result, these scores in writing for Chadron Public Schools will be the last. There is no better way to go out, than on top! Our system, students, and staff need to be commended for their continual tradition of excellence and hard work! When you see them in our community, be sure to congratulate them!